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~Why horse racing attracts me and so many others? ~
Kai Toyonaga
Horse racing has been popular in many countries for a long time. Especially in developed countries such as UK, France, America, Australia and Japan, a lot of horse races are held throughout a year. Although it has been common all over the world, it gives people different impression in each country. For example, in UK, horse racing is mainly for people in higher social classes. People are even not allowed to enter racetrack unless they wear formal clothes. On the other hand, in Japan, horse racing attracts wide range of people from different classes. Especially, most of the people you can find at racetrack look like they are from the working class. In general their outlook seems unsophisticated. A large proportion of people who go buy betting ticket at ticket center are middle-aged men who shout in front of the screen, utter inappropriate words and smell badly. Having said that, horse racing in Japan has played important role, since it began after the World War Two. First, its creative nature gives us the opportunity to ponder based on data and one's own intuition. Second, horse racing accepts literally everyone in the society even if one doesn't have any friend and family member. Finally, horse racing is interesting to watch. For these reasons, I believe that horse racing will remain at the top of entertainment in Japan.
First of all, horse racing is creative gamble. Different from other gambling such as lottery, the result of horse racing comes from both skill and luck. Not just throw everything to pure luck, people can develop their own forecast based on the analysis of variety of information from past results to blood line of a horse. Before the race, newspapers called "kenbashinbun" is sold which offer information and the forecast by specialist of horse racing. Depending on the budget, people can bet freely on the race. In the extreme case, it would be possible to make one hundred -yen ticket one million yen. Ticket type also differs. There are ten different way to bet. People can forecast the fastest horse. Another ticket, however, requires us to forecast the order of the top three horses.
People are generally excited when they think creatively. This relatively open nature of horse racing makes it possible for variety of people to bet. Poor people can start horse racing by purchasing the cheapest newspaper such as sports newspaper and spend only 100 yen in one race. Usually, people in the middle class purchase more specialized newspapers that costs 500 yen and try many different betting options such as formation, box and "Nagashi". People with money can enjoy horse racing from the different position. It is to become the owner of a horse. JRA rule allows normal people to become the owner of a horse and participate in JRA recognized races. When their horses win, a special prize is paid depending on the grade of the race.
Second, you can enjoy horse racing by yourself. Horse race doesn't require you to have friends to enjoy with. It is totally fine to go to horse racing place by yourself. In general, we have to admit the reality that some of the entertainments preferred by young people such as going to the sea, dancing in a club, playing sports and going shopping cannot be enjoyed without friends. It is sometimes awkward to go eat buffet by yourself and Tokyo Disney Land with only male friends for me seems to be a torture. These days, even sports watching events are recognized as events for groups of people. Taking this reality into account, horse racing must be a magic for people who don't have friends or those who like to spend time by themselves. I'm kind of person who don't really like to spend time with others, so horse racing really fits my style of spending time. For those who have a complex about themselves as having little friends, horse racing place looks like a heaven. Of course, you can enjoy horse racing with friends or a lover.
It is usually the case for men in their 50s or older to feel lonely, because different from 20s, they have little opportunity to spend time with their own friends in the similar age. Also, different from 30s and 40s when the family is the most important and valuable entity to which you put all your energy into, your kids usually pay no more attention to you and become independent. From such a negative perspective, your life looks like a misery. However, from another perspective, it truly means that you get a lot of free time to enjoy yourself. Horse racing can fill in this gap. Its joy deeply soaks into your mind and never leaves. This is a fundamental reason why middle-aged or old men consist of the main population who enjoy horseracing. In other word, horse racing can give a brilliant light and hope for those who, otherwise, cannot find joy their lives.
Besides two points mentioned above, horse racing is really spectacular sport. It is purely interesting and exciting to watch running horse. Horse is one of the biggest animals in the world whose weight, on average, is as heavy as 500kg. Although horse is heavy, it can run really fast. The speed reaches as fast as 60 km/h. In particular, the final 400m before the goal is exciting. Jockeys on the horse use cane to speed up horses and they compete with each other. Some people even shout at this moment saying "GO!!".
In conclusion, horse racing is an entertainment that has creative and opened everyone over 20. You can develop your own theory and strategy to win based on various sources of information both online and off-line. The pleasure that your forecast bear fruit is so big and unforgettable. Of course, you don't need any friends. You need not to worry about intrusive human relationship that originates from ad hoc friendship. However, you need to be careful not to exceed your budget when you bet. One of my friends lost as much as four million yen in horse racing. Personally, I recommend you to decide the maximum amount of money you bet and bring only that amount of money. As long as you are considerable player, horse racing can be a best friend for you.
~Why horse racing attracts me and so many others? ~
Kai Toyonaga
Horse racing has been popular in many countries for a long time. Especially in developed countries such as UK, France, America, Australia and Japan, a lot of horse races are held throughout a year. Although it has been common all over the world, it gives people different impression in each country. For example, in UK, horse racing is mainly for people in higher social classes. People are even not allowed to enter racetrack unless they wear formal clothes. On the other hand, in Japan, horse racing attracts wide range of people from different classes. Especially, most of the people you can find at racetrack look like they are from the working class. In general their outlook seems unsophisticated. A large proportion of people who go buy betting ticket at ticket center are middle-aged men who shout in front of the screen, utter inappropriate words and smell badly. Having said that, horse racing in Japan has played important role, since it began after the World War Two. First, its creative nature gives us the opportunity to ponder based on data and one's own intuition. Second, horse racing accepts literally everyone in the society even if one doesn't have any friend and family member. Finally, horse racing is interesting to watch. For these reasons, I believe that horse racing will remain at the top of entertainment in Japan.
First of all, horse racing is creative gamble. Different from other gambling such as lottery, the result of horse racing comes from both skill and luck. Not just throw everything to pure luck, people can develop their own forecast based on the analysis of variety of information from past results to blood line of a horse. Before the race, newspapers called "kenbashinbun" is sold which offer information and the forecast by specialist of horse racing. Depending on the budget, people can bet freely on the race. In the extreme case, it would be possible to make one hundred -yen ticket one million yen. Ticket type also differs. There are ten different way to bet. People can forecast the fastest horse. Another ticket, however, requires us to forecast the order of the top three horses.
People are generally excited when they think creatively. This relatively open nature of horse racing makes it possible for variety of people to bet. Poor people can start horse racing by purchasing the cheapest newspaper such as sports newspaper and spend only 100 yen in one race. Usually, people in the middle class purchase more specialized newspapers that costs 500 yen and try many different betting options such as formation, box and "Nagashi". People with money can enjoy horse racing from the different position. It is to become the owner of a horse. JRA rule allows normal people to become the owner of a horse and participate in JRA recognized races. When their horses win, a special prize is paid depending on the grade of the race.
Second, you can enjoy horse racing by yourself. Horse race doesn't require you to have friends to enjoy with. It is totally fine to go to horse racing place by yourself. In general, we have to admit the reality that some of the entertainments preferred by young people such as going to the sea, dancing in a club, playing sports and going shopping cannot be enjoyed without friends. It is sometimes awkward to go eat buffet by yourself and Tokyo Disney Land with only male friends for me seems to be a torture. These days, even sports watching events are recognized as events for groups of people. Taking this reality into account, horse racing must be a magic for people who don't have friends or those who like to spend time by themselves. I'm kind of person who don't really like to spend time with others, so horse racing really fits my style of spending time. For those who have a complex about themselves as having little friends, horse racing place looks like a heaven. Of course, you can enjoy horse racing with friends or a lover.
It is usually the case for men in their 50s or older to feel lonely, because different from 20s, they have little opportunity to spend time with their own friends in the similar age. Also, different from 30s and 40s when the family is the most important and valuable entity to which you put all your energy into, your kids usually pay no more attention to you and become independent. From such a negative perspective, your life looks like a misery. However, from another perspective, it truly means that you get a lot of free time to enjoy yourself. Horse racing can fill in this gap. Its joy deeply soaks into your mind and never leaves. This is a fundamental reason why middle-aged or old men consist of the main population who enjoy horseracing. In other word, horse racing can give a brilliant light and hope for those who, otherwise, cannot find joy their lives.
Besides two points mentioned above, horse racing is really spectacular sport. It is purely interesting and exciting to watch running horse. Horse is one of the biggest animals in the world whose weight, on average, is as heavy as 500kg. Although horse is heavy, it can run really fast. The speed reaches as fast as 60 km/h. In particular, the final 400m before the goal is exciting. Jockeys on the horse use cane to speed up horses and they compete with each other. Some people even shout at this moment saying "GO!!".
In conclusion, horse racing is an entertainment that has creative and opened everyone over 20. You can develop your own theory and strategy to win based on various sources of information both online and off-line. The pleasure that your forecast bear fruit is so big and unforgettable. Of course, you don't need any friends. You need not to worry about intrusive human relationship that originates from ad hoc friendship. However, you need to be careful not to exceed your budget when you bet. One of my friends lost as much as four million yen in horse racing. Personally, I recommend you to decide the maximum amount of money you bet and bring only that amount of money. As long as you are considerable player, horse racing can be a best friend for you.